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The Rescue Mission of Roanoke Drumstick Dash

In-Person November 28 | Virtual Nov 1 - 30 Roanoke, VA 24013 US

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Race Day Operations

Parking Garage Ambassador/Attendant

November 28, 2024

Details

Volunteers will direct traffic in the Elmwood Park Parking Garage, assisting participants with finding the closest parking spot. They will also be the eyes and ears of the race in the parking garage, looking out for the safety of all.

Location

Elmwood Parking Garage

Traffic Control at Parking Lots

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 28, 2024

Details

Volunteers will stand at entrances/exits of parking lots that could serve as a bypass to allow a vehicle on course. Volunteers will be responsible for letting vehicles park, but not allowing them on the course. They will direct cars to the proper exit to bypass the course.

Anti-Vehicle Barrier Attendant

November 28, 2024

Details

Volunteers will stand near the anti-vehicle Barriers and if an emergency vehicle needs to get through, the volunteer will let them through by disconnecting the chain.

Floaters

November 28, 2024

Details

Floaters are our go-to people in a pinch! When someone doesn't show up or we have an unexpected need arise, floaters are who we depend on. A willingness to do just about anything and flexibility is key. Thank you for your support of this awesome Roanoke tradition!

Finish Chute

November 28, 2024

Details

We need folks to direct runners and walkers as they finish through the finish chute, adorn participants with their finishers medal, and hand out water. Be ready to give out lots of smiles and high fives!Thank you for your support of this awesome Roanoke tradition!

Flaggers

You must be 18-99 years old to volunteer for this task.

November 28, 2024

Details

Flaggers will be used at intersections that require traffic control. These volunteers will need to have a current VDOT flagger certification. On race day, you will use your flagger certification to direct traffic and to direct runners in the correct direction and prevent traffic from entering the course. Thank you for your support of this awesome Roanoke tradition!

More information about training course: Sign up for this job to be contacted about training course options. Training courses consist of a total of about 1 hour. This includes watching a 30-minute video and taking/passing a 25-question test. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a VDOT flagger training certification card which is good for 4 years. We will offer one course on a weekend, one on a weekday evening, and one at lunchtime on a weekday.

Packet Pickup (Saturday & Mon-Wed)

Packet Pickup - Race Week

November 25, 2024

November 26, 2024

November 27, 2024

Details

Volunteers will assist in assigning race numbers and handing out race shirts to participants. Thank you for your support of this awesome Roanoke tradition!

Location

Rescue Mission of Roanoke

Race Day Event Area

Crowd Control

November 28, 2024

Details

Crowd Control volunteers will be stationed around the start area, finish area, and Elmwood Park to usher participants in the correct direction. Thank you for your support of this awesome Roanoke tradition!

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